Senior Manager, HR Partnerships, People and Culture

University of Calgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in Calgary is seeking a Senior Manager for HR Partnerships to lead a team of HR Business Partners. This role emphasizes trust-building, strategic transformation, and effective people practices, focusing on enhancing client experience and aligning HR with university goals.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Experience in complex, unionized, or public sector settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop a team of HR Partners.
• Advise senior leaders on workforce issues.
• Align HR support with university strategy.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Relationship-building

Education

Degree in Human Resources

CPHR designation

Job description

Senior Manager, HR Partnerships, People and Culture

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Job Overview

We are seeking a full-time Senior Manager, HR Partnerships to lead a team of HR Business Partners embedded within faculties and units. This role focuses on building trust, enabling transformation, and translating strategy into effective people practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Coach and develop a team of HR Partners to be strategic, courageous, and collaborative.
• Advise senior leaders on high-impact workforce issues, including organizational change and employee relations.
• Model HR excellence with institutional knowledge, political savvy, and a focus on leader success and employee well-being.
• Align HR support with university strategy, improve service delivery, and enhance the client experience.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 5 years in leadership and advisory roles.
• Experience in complex, unionized, or public sector settings preferred.
• Proven ability to manage ambiguity, risk, and strategy with empathy.
• Exceptional relationship-building, coaching, and communication skills.
• Degree in Human Resources, Business, Industrial Relations or related field; CPHR designation required.

Additional Details

Application deadline: June 5, 2025. This position is classified in the Management Career Band, Level 3.

We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds. Accommodations are available during the recruitment process.